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WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025: U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following reports of traffic violations and multiple crashes involving the software. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed Thursday that it has launched a preliminary evaluation of the advanced driver assistance system after receiving 58 complaints. The reports allege incidents in which vehicles operating with FSD committed traffic violations such as failing to yield, running red lights, and navigating unsafely through intersections. The probe covers Tesla models that include the system across the United States. According to…

Ram reintroduces the 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 with eTorque in the 2026 Ram 1500, now available for order and arriving at dealers summer 2025.

Tesla saw its seventh consecutive monthly decline in Europe as BYD surged with a 225 percent rise in EV registrations, reshaping the regional EV market.

Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.

Lotus has launched global production of the Evija, a 217 mph all-electric hypercar producing 2,039 PS, making it the fastest EV of its kind now in production.

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity concept merges electric V-Series performance with off-road versatility, debuting a high-luxury crossover at The Quail 2025.

US automakers rethink EV plans as Trump ends incentives, drops emissions rules, and boosts profitability for gas-powered trucks and SUVs.

Dodge makes HEMI V8 engines standard on every 2026 Durango, boosting performance across GT, R/T, and SRT Hellcat models with best-in-class towing.

Mercedes-Benz has cut EV prices and slashed US production amid weak demand and Trump’s tariffs, signaling a significant shift in its US market strategy.

Ford raises its 2025 tariff cost estimate to $3 billion, citing sustained duties on Mexico, Canada, steel, and aluminum as key contributors.